Old Mill Lodge and Restaurant

We are a working ostrich farm in season & 4 Star Guest Lodge. Situated at the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains,14 km from Oudtshoorn , exactly halfway between Oudtshoorn and the World Famous Cango Caves.We offer hiking, fishing, two swimming pools , horse riding and we are nearby the Cango Ostrich Farm.Enjoy lunch or dinner in our a la carte Restaurant , with a view of the Grobelaarsriver that crosses our farm. Restaurant open everyday with specials! It is a historic building with the Old Watermill still inside the Restaurant. Approx. 150 years old. The farm obtained its name from the old mill. All the wheat from the valley was milled on the farm. At that stage there were hundreds of mills all over the country. In Oct. 2003 Christo and his wife Doret Spies, changed the old building into an a la carte Restaurant, with 12 x 4 star rooms next to the Restaurant.

We are situated in an area called Schoemanshoek / Schoemanspoort, Cango Valley / Cango RoadWe specialize in Venison and Ostrich dishes. We also have lamb, beef fillet, chicken, pasta and many more to choose from. It is a peaceful farm atmosphere and you will have an unforgettable stay with us.

Also the perfect location for WEDDINGS , FUNCTIONS & CONFERENCES. Hosts up to 300 people with a spacious dance floor, undercover BBQ facilities, swimming pool area & garden gazebo for your perfect ceremony. Gazebo seats up to 200 people. The venue has a spectacular view of our farm and the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains. We supply internet service, screens, telephone & fax service, sound systems, a slide and photocopying service and full secretarial and administrative support for your conference. We have 40, 4-star rooms to accommodate the guests and also two Restaurants: an la carte Restaurant or Buffet Restaurant to choose from to have breakfast, lunch or dinner.

We are only 3 km away from Cango Ostrich Farm, 8km from the World Famous Cango Caves,

9km from the Rust and Vrede Waterfall, 18km from the Swartberg Mountains,

We are situated at the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains just 14 km on your way from Oudtshoorn to the World Famous Cango Caves.

Features of Old Mill Lodge and Restaurant

Room / Unit Features

Air Conditioning

Electric Blanket(s)

En Suite Bathroom

Fan In Room

Hair Dryer In Room

Heater In Room

Internet Connection

Kitchen (fully Equipped)

Safe In Room

Tea And Coffee In Room

TV - DSTV

Wifi Hotspot

Free Wifi

On Site Features

Bar (fully Licensed)

Braai / Barbecue

Breakfast : Full English

Business Facilities

Child Friendly (all Ages)

Conference Facilities

Credit Cards Accepted

Dry Cleaning Available

Garden

Housekeeping (daily)

Ice In Summer

Laundry Service Available

Parking (off Street)

Reception (business Hours Only)

Swimming Pool

Photos of Old Mill Lodge and Restaurant

Directions to Old Mill Lodge and Restaurant

15 km on the R328 from Oudtshoorn en-route Cango Caves

From George to Oudtshoorn:

Take the N12 for 60 km. Stay on the main road that you enter the Town with, and follow the main road. Pass 3 traffic lights. Follow the same road out of town. When you have passed the Cango Wildlife Ranch it is about 13km to De Oude Meul (Old Mill) Schoemanshoek. Look out for our signpost just before you leave Oudtshoorn. You will be driving past the Cango Ostrich Farm, and just a kilometer further you will see us on the left side of the road.

Arriving from R62 in Oudtshoorn:

Follow the road that is leading to the Cango Caves - Baron van Rheede Street. At the third traffic light, turn left into Baron van Reede Street. Follow this road out of town. When you have passed the Cango Wildlife Ranch it is 13km to De Oude Meul (Old Mill) Schoemanshoek. Look out for our signpost just before you leave Oudtshoorn. You will be driving past the Cango Ostrich Farm, and just a kilometer further you will see us on the left side of the road.

From Mosselbay to Oudtshoorn:

Take the R328 for 100 km. Follow the road that is leading to the Cango Caves - Baron van Rheede Street. When you have passed the Cango Wildlife Ranch it is about 13km to De Oude Meul (Old Mill) Schoemanshoek. Look out for our signpost just before you leave Oudtshoorn. You will be driving past the Cango Ostrich Farm, and just a kilometer further you will see us on the left side of the road.